Andrew M Smith

Tom Finds His Voice Andrew M Smith

Tom. An ordinary boy just like any other, except that Tom carries a secret...


Tom Finds His Voice is a story about Tom, a boy who loves going to the beach with his dog called Ben and who imagines all kinds of fantastic places on the other side of the horizon.

Unfortunately for Tom, he has a bad experience and he starts to find it difficult to speak in front of people and to join in with activities. Tom has to battle an ice monster that freezes him every time he is about to speak or get up and join in. As if this wasn't bad enough, Tom also has to fight against the knot of anxiety that squirms around and ties itself inside his tummy.



Tom Finds His Voice is a story told with care and kindness. Using simple, clear and easy to understand language, it has been written specifically for children and young adults. It is a fabulous resource for parents and teachers to help explore feelings of anxiety, fear and embarrassment, how they can affect every person.

Through the main character of Tom, the story explores these feelings through very relatable situations and circumstances. As the story progresses, readers will find out how Tom learns to deal with his situation and discover the steps that he takes to develop and build confidence.? Helpful
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? Educational"Wow Andy! I had tears flowing reading about Tom. Powerful and deep."
"I wanted to hug Tom as I read it. Then dance for joy as he starts listening to his heart."
"It is a deep book with so much children will relate to.
"It touched my heart a lot."


Can Tom defeat the ice monster and can he beat the knot of anxiety? Find out now, only in Tom Finds His Voice. Tom Finds His Voice is more than a story, it is a valuable aid in helping people to grow and is the second book in the Finding Your Light Within series. All the books in the series are their own complete story.